Scam Alert: Phishing Websites Impersonating Land Transport Authority (LTA)

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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has observed a rise in phishing websites impersonating the Land Transport Authority (LTA). These scam websites often mimic the official LTA portal, attempting to trick you into revealing personal information or financial details. Remember, "I can ACT against scams" by staying vigilant.

How to recognise these scams:

• Always check the website address carefully. Official LTA websites will consistently end with lta.gov.sg. Be cautious of addresses that look similar but have different endings or slight misspellings, such as autih.com or ltagove.top.
• Be suspicious of unexpected messages (SMS, email, or chat apps) asking you to click on links to update personal details, pay fines, or claim benefits related to LTA, especially if they demand urgent action. LTA will not typically request sensitive information or payments through unsolicited links.

What to do if you were affected:

If you suspect you have provided your details to a fake LTA website:

1. Immediately change your passwords for any online accounts that share similar credentials.
2. Contact your bank to report any unauthorised transactions and monitor your bank statements closely.
3. Report the incident to the police.

To protect yourself and others, remember to ACT:

• Add security features: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your online accounts where possible. Use strong, unique passwords.
• Check for scam signs: Always verify the legitimacy of websites or requests by going directly to the official LTA website (www.lta.gov.sg) or trusted government sources (e.g., Gov.sg) instead of clicking on suspicious links.
• Tell authorities, family and friends: Inform the police about scam websites, and share this advisory with your loved ones to protect them from falling victim.

Unsure if something is a scam? Check by calling the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.